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The changing spectrum of cancer of the oropharynx: dilemmas and future directions

The association of HPV in oropharyngeal cancer has identified a ‘new disease’, with its unique biologic behaviour, and challenges for clinicians in selecting therapeutic combinations offering maximum efficacy and minimum morbidity or long-term sequela currently under study in clinical trials....

Peter McKelvie 1932 – 2026

Peter McKelvie, an outstanding head & neck surgeon and oncologist, died on 6 February aged 93. He suffered a spontaneous subdural haemorrhage. British otolaryngology has lost the most remarkable talent of his generation. He combined a prodigious intellect with effortless...

Women in Surgery photography exhibition

Three ENT consultants feature in an exhibition that shines a spotlight on women in surgery. ‘Insight: Portraits of Women in Surgery’ runs until mid-April at the Hunterian Museum within the Royal College of Surgeons in London. It brings together women surgeons from different surgical specialities, career stages and regions across the UK.

Smart cochlear device: how biosensors could revolutionise hearing care

Smart cochlear implants could monitor inner ear health, deliver drugs and adapt in real time, merging biosensing, microfluidics and personalised hearing care. From passive hearing aids to smart implants Hearing technology has advanced dramatically over the last few decades, yet...

ENT UK Research Showcase 2025

Simon Goldie, Univeristy Hospital SouthamptonThe Hallam Conference Centre, in central London proved an excellent choice of venue, offering modern facilities and warm hospitality. The meeting was superbly organised by the ENT UK team, with particular recognition to Pam, whose efforts...

Digital EUHA Spring Conference 2024

Save the date! The 2024 Digital EUHA Spring Conference will kick off on 22 March 2024. The online training event has an international outlook and will be available in English. For several weeks after the live conference, lectures and chats...

60th ENT Congress for the South African Society of ORL-OHNS

Dr Greta Niemann, ENT surgeon, Pretoria The 60th Annual ENT Conference held in Pretoria in November was a remarkable event, skilfully organised and offering an exceptional line-up of international and local speakers. This year’s gathering provided a unique opportunity for...

Global inequality in audiology care

A new study comparing audiological care across different counties found there is a huge disparity across high- and low-income countries. Published in the International Journal of Audiology, the study was entitled ‘Global disparities in hearing care services and infrastructure: findings from a 47-country international provider survey’.

Swallowing assessments of the future: the role of artificial intelligence

The future’s bright, the future’s Orange AI… If you Google ‘how much is AI worth?’, the AI overview tells you “The global artificial intelligence (AI) market size is estimated at approximately $244 billion to $391 billion in 2025 and is...

What is the status of engagement with post-radiotherapy dental care for HNC patients?

The British Dental Association cited in 2024 that there was an unmet need for NHS dentistry in England, affecting 13 million adults. This translates to well over 1 in 4 of the adult population (28%). This figure represented an increase...

Clinical guidance: using the NAL-NL3 Fitting System in practice

NAL-NL3 modernises hearing aid prescription with modular, evidence-based modules, improving real-world comfort and communication for diverse listening needs. Hearing aid prescription has long relied on a single, audiogram-based formula to guide amplification. While this approach has delivered reliable outcomes for...

Continuous intraoperative neural monitoring and thyroid surgery

Continuous intraoperative neural monitoring enhances thyroid surgery safety, helping predict and prevent recurrent laryngeal nerve injury in real time. Recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury with resultant vocal cord paralysis (VCP) can have a significant impact on patient quality of life...